Why Abrahamic Religion A Threat To African Culture And Tradition

Why Abrahamic Religion A Threat To African Culture And Tradition

By Uwagboe Ogieva 

Neither Christianity nor Islam, Bible or Koran, Christians or Muslims are friends of African traditional belief. None of the Abraham religion  does. These are clearly stated in the Holy Bible and The Koran

THE BIBLE:

The Bible state that Christians should Kill Followers of Other Religions:

"If your own full brother, or your son or daughter, or your beloved wife, or you intimate friend, entices you secretly to serve other gods, whom you and your fathers have not known, gods of any other nations, near at hand or far away, from one end of the earth to the other: do not yield to him or listen to him, nor look with pity upon him, to spare or shield him, but kill him. Your hand shall be the first raised to slay him; the rest of the people shall join in with you. You shall stone him to death, because he sought to lead you astray from the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery. And all Israel, hearing of this, shall fear and never do such evil as this in your midst." (Deuteronomy 13:7-12 NAB)

John 14:6: Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”. The bible made it clear that those who did not believe in him or converted [born again] are condemned forever. John 3:18.."Anyone who believes in Him(Jesus) is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the One and Only Son of God." . Lots of causes were passed on the unbelievers same with the Koran and Islam. I see so many religionists rant and rave about how those who do not beleive are “not tolerant of believers and have no respect for their faith”. To non believers this claim is absurd. For intolerance of various religions is the foundation of Judaism, Christianity, Muslim and many other orthodox communities. Matter of fact, the Bible and Pentateuch commands religious intolerance in MANY verses, even to the point of KILLING people for their beliefs. Here then, are a few choice verses that show just how intolerant these religionists are of other believers and nonbelievers. We shall start with the two verses that helped to inflict one of the biggest mass murders in history, the Inquisition.

"·Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips." - Psalm 16:4

"drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you. Destroy all their carved images and their cast idols, and demolish all their high places." - Numbers 33:52

Woman with “familiar spirits” must be stoned to death. Leviticus 20:27

“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Exodus 22:18

KILL THOSE WHO ARE NOT CHRISTIAN OR JEWISH:

You must kill those who worship another god. Exodus 22:20

Kill any friends or family that worship a god that is different than your own. Deuteronomy 13:6-10

Kill all the inhabitants of any city where you find people that worship differently than you. Deuteronomy 13:12-16

Kill everyone who has religious views that are different than your own. Deuteronomy 17:2-7

Kill anyone who refuses to listen to a priest. Deuteronomy 17:12-13

Kill any false prophets. Deuteronomy 18:20

Any city that doesn’t receive the followers of Jesus will be destroyed in a manner even more savage than that of Sodom and Gomorrah. Mark 6:11

Jude reminds us that God destroys those who don’t believe in him. Jude 5

CHRISTIANS SHOULD NOT PRACTICE FREE INQUIRY NOR SOCIALIZE WITH NON CHRISTIANS:

Don’t associate with non-Christians. Don’t receive them into your house or even exchange greeting with them. 2 John 1:10

Shun those who disagree with your religious views. Romans 16:17

Paul, knowing that their faith would crumble if subjected to free and critical inquiry, tells his followers to avoid philosophy. Colossians 2:8

JUDGE OTHER RELIGIONS FOR NOT FOLLOWING CHRIST:

Whoever denies “that Jesus is the Christ” is a liar and an anti-Christ. 1 John 2:22

Christians are “of God;” everyone else is wicked. 1 John 5:19

The non-Christian is “a deceiver and an anti-Christ” 2 John 1:7

Anyone who doesn’t share Paul’s beliefs has “an evil heart.” Hebrews 3:12

False Jews are members of “the synagogue of Satan.” Revelations 2:9, 3:9

Here are some other favourite quotes:

Everyone will have to worship Jesus -- whether they want to or not. Philippians 2:10

A Christian can not be accused of any wrongdoing. Romans 8:33

INFACT, IS THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE AND GOD UNBIASED? DOES HE LOVE EVERY RACE EQUALLY?

Do read bellow what the bible has to say concerning this:

{1}"For you {Jews} are an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord your God have chosen you to be a special people unto himself, ABOVE ALL people that are upon the face of the earth." Deut. 7:6 KJV

{2}"For you{Jews} are an holy people unto the LORD your God, and the LORD have chosen you to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth." Deut. 14:2 KJV

{3}"You made your people Israel {the jews} your very own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God." 1 Chron. 17:22

{4} "You {Jews} only have I {god} known of ALL the families of the earth:…." Amos 3:2

{5} " He {Jesus} answered, 'I was sent ONLY to the lost sheep of Israel {the Jews.”

{6 Jesus said, "We {Jews} know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews." John 4:22

{7} These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles {non-Jew included Africans} or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel {Jews only}. Matt. 10:5-6

THE KORAN

(1) “O believers make war on the infidels (non-Muslims) who dwell around you, let them find harshness in you” - Qur'an 9:123 and Qur'an 9:29 …

(2) “The only true faith in god's sight is Islam.” - Qur'an 3:19--------

(3) "Fight and slay the pagans wherever you find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem." [Qur'an 9:5]

“Fighting is obligatory for you, much as you dislike it” (Qur'an 2:216).

(Quotes below are from N.J. Dawood's The Koran: with a Parallel Arabic Text, Penguin Classics, 1990)

ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION

There shall be no compulsion in religion.

Quran 2:236; "The Cow," Dawood, p. 41

The only true faith in God's sight is Islam.

Quran 3:19; "The Imrans," Dawood, p. 51

Abraham and Ishmael built the House and dedicated it, saying . . . "Lord, make us submissive to You; make of our descendants a nation that will submit to You..."

Quran 2:127-129, "The Cow," Dawood, p. 19

He that chooses a religion over Islam, it will not be accepted from him and in the world to come he will be one of the lost.

Quran 3:85, "The Imrans," Dawood, p. 60

This Book is not to be doubted.... As for the unbelievers, it is the same whether or not you forewarn them; they will not have faith. God has set a seal upon their hearts and ears; their sight is dimmed and grievous punishment awaits them.

Quran 2:1/2:6-2:10; "The Cow," Dawood, pp. 1-2

If you doubt what We have revealed to Our servant, produce one chapter comparable to it. Call upon your idols to assist you, if what you say be true. But if you fail (as you are sure to fail) then guard yourselves against the Fire whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the unbelievers.

Quran 2:23-4, "The Cow," Dawood, p. 3

It is not for true believers men or women to take their choice in the affairs if God and His apostle decree otherwise. He that disobeys God and His apostle strays far indeed.

Quran 33:36, "The Confederate Tribes," Dawood, p. 422

It is unlawful for a believer to kill another believer, accidents excepted. He that accidently kills a believer must free one Muslim slave... He that kills a believer by design shall burn in Hell for ever. He shall incur the wrath of God, who will lay His curse on him and prepare for him a mighty scourge.

Quran 4:92-93; "Women," Dawood, p. 92

We have made you a just nation, so that you may testify against mankind and that your own Apostle may testify against you.

Quran 2:142-3; "The Cow, Dawood, p. 21

You are the noblest community ever raised up for mankind. You enjoin justice and forbid evil. You believe in God.

Had the People of the Book [Jews and Christians] accepted the Faith, it would surely have been better for them. Some are true believers, but most are evil-doers.

Quran 3:110-111, "The Imrans," Dawood, p. 63

INFIDELS, UNBELIEVERS AND NON-MUSLIMS

Let not believers make friends with infidels in preference to the faithful - he that does this has nothing to hope for from Good - except in self-defense. God admonishes you to fear Him: for to God shall all return.

Quran 3:28; "The Imrans," Dawood, p. 52

God's curse be upon the infidels! Evil is that for which they have bartered away their souls. To deny God's own revelation, grudging that He should reveal His bounty to whom He chooses from among His servants! They have incurred God's most inexorable wrath. An ignominious punishment awaits the unbelievers.

Quran 2:89-2:90, "The Cow," Dawood, p. 13

Lord...Give us victory over the unbelievers.

Quran 2:286, "The Cow," Dawood, p. 46

"Lord...give us victory over the unbelievers."

Quran 3:148, "The Imrans," Dawood, p. 67

I shall cast terror into the hearts of the infidels. Strike off their heads, strike off the very tips of their fingers.

Quran 8:12, "The Spoils," Dawood, p. 177

Fight for the sake of God those that fight against you.Slay them wherever you find them. Drive them out of the places from which they drove you. Idolatry is worse than carnage.

Quran 2:190-2:191, "The Cow," Dawood, p. 28

When the sacred months are over slay the idolaters wherever you find them. Arrest them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them.

Quran 9:5; "Repentance," Dawood, p. 186

Prophet, make war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites and deal rigorously with them. Hell shall be their

 home: an evil fate.

Quran 9:73, "Repentance," Dawood, p. 198

Believers, make war on the infidels who dwell around you. Deal firmly with them. Know that God is with the righteous.

Quran 9:123, "Repentance," Dawood, p. 206

Garments of fire have been prepared for the unbelievers. Scalding water shall be poured upon their heads, melting their skins and that which is in their bellies. They shall be lashed with rods of iron.

Whenever, in their anguish, they try to escape from Hell, back they shall be dragged, and will be told: "Taste the torment of the Conflagration!"

Quran 22:19-20, "The Pilgrimage," Dawood, p. 333

Muhammad is God's apostle. Those who follow him are ruthless to the unbelievers but merciful to one another.

Quran 48:29, "Victory," Dawood, p. 514

Those that deny Our revelations We will burn in fire. No sooner will their skins be consumed than We shall give them other skins, so that they may truly taste the scourge. God is mighty and wise.

Quran 4:56, "Women," Dawood, p. 86

Those that make war against God and His apostle and spread disorder in the land shall be slain and crucified or have their hands and feet cut off on alternate sides, or be banished from the land.

Quran 5:33, "The Table," Dawood, p. 112

When you meet the unbelievers in the battlefield strike off their heads and, when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly.

Quran 47:4, "Muhammad," Dawood, p. 506

Let not the unbelievers think that they will ever get away. They have not the power to do so. Muster against them all the men and cavalry at your command, so that you may strike terror into the enemy of God and your enemy...

Quran 8:59-60, "The Spoils," Dawood, p. 183

Believers, take neither the Jews nor the Christians for your friends. They are friends with one another. Whoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number. God does not guide the wrong-doers.

Quran 5:51, "The Table," Dawood, p. 116

Believers, know that the idolaters [non-Muslims] are unclean. Let them not approach the Sacred Mosque after this year is ended.

Quran 9:28, "Repentance," Dawood, p. 190

The unbelievers among the People of the Book [Bible] and the pagans shall burn for ever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures.

Quran 98:6, "The Proof," Dawood, p. 598

Quran 98:6, "The Proof," Dawood, p. 598

Looking at these commands and words of the holy Bible and Koran, Where is the African's faith and spiritual bedrock in the world of Islam and Christianity rather than use every opportunity they get to demonize, idolize, tribalize, and destroy ATR, with deep, mortal hatred. Many have destroyed lots of great African arts, bronze and monuments of reasonable significants to their cultural and spiritual well being in the name of Christianity and Islam.

Nearly all religions were brought to people and imposed on people by conquers except African Traditional beliefs. These monotheist Religion were used as the frame work to control Africans mind.

According to Prof John Henry Clarke, Religion were brought to African to mentally baptize and enslave them. Quote:

“ To hold a people in oppression you have to convince them first that they are supposed to be oppressed. When the European comes to a country, the first thing he does is to laugh at your God and your God concept. And the next thing is to make you laugh at your own God concept. Then he don't have to build no jails for you then, cause he's got you in a jail more binding than iron can ever put you. Anytime you turn on your own concept of God, you are no longer a free man. No one needs to put chains on your body, because the chains are on your mind. Someone say's your God is ugly and you release your God and join their God, there is no hope for your freedom until you once more believe in your own concept of the "deity." And that's how we're trapped. We have been educated into believing someone else's concept of the deity, and someone else's standard of beauty. You have the right to practice any religion and politics in a way that best suits your freedom, your dignity, and your understanding. And once you do that, you don't apologize. Nothing the European mind ever devised was meant to do anything but to facilitate the European's control over the world. Anything that you get from Europe that you are going to use for yourself, remake it to suit yourself.”

When will Africa and Africans be free from mental, spiritual, cultural and physical genocide of Christianity and Islam? that is the real question [especially black] African be asking and finding answers for now and future excellence.

FINALLY,

“It ain't those parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand” .--Mark Twain

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Uwagboe Ogieva is an activist, author, technocrat and a European certified & licenced IT professional, Expert in web, app development and programing.